How to make pilgrimage Set your destination. Cathedral Follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims to the Mini Pilgrimage Shrine of St Richard, a 13th century of Chichester whose relics lie Bosham to Chichester, behind the High Altar at 6 miles Chichester Cathedral. Pilgrimage is journeying with Set your intention. purpose on foot to holy places. Give your walk a purpose unique to you. All of us usually have at Discover the holistic benefits of least one question we want answering, to bring into our lives, or let this tradition with a one day go of. So choose something profound or mundane, and dedicate route through spectacular your journey to that purpose. landscapes steeped in history. Walk. Allow the rhythm of your footsteps to release the everyday thoughts Darkness Into Light from your mind. Be ever-present to all around you; the wildlife, landscapes, skies, paths, villages, architecture, locals, strangers, Darkness Into Light is an exhibition of multi-layered, meditative artworks stories, sounds, smells, textures, weathers. The world may start to by Artist Michèle Griffiths which will be on display at Chichester Cathedral resonate with your intention. from 23rd June 2021 to 8th August 2021. Make pilgrimage to the Cathedral to explore the possibility of hope in dark Want to learn more about pilgrimage? times, and discover the marks made in the walls by pilgrims centuries You can find lots of information about pilgrimage, including tips, before you. routes and more at www.britishpilgrimage.org Navigating You don’t have to be an expert at map reading: Free downloads of google map and GPX files are available for use with your smartphone here https://britishpilgrimage.org/chichester-cathedral-darkness-into-light/ © 2021 The British Pilgrimage Trust CIO. Registered Charity 1176045. This route forms part of the Old Way, a 250 mile pilgrimage route from Southampton to Canterbury. Created by co-founder of the British Pilgrimage Trust, William Parsons.

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At St Mary the Virgin at Apuldram take 6 the time to explore the textures in the 6 church, from its weathered font to the 1 Start at Holy Trinity Church in Bosham, inhabited since sundial scratched into one of the window Roman times this village has witnessed famous moments in frames. Revisit your intention before moving on. history, such Canute’s tussle with the sea and even features 7 Head back the way you came, this time taking the righthand paths when

in the Bayeux . Take in the peacefulness of the church you cross the two rivers. and set your intention, before heading around the quay. 8 After St Peter and St Mary Church at Fishbourne, cross over the A259 When Shore Lane joins The Drive, turn left, and you will find a 2 and turn left, crossing under the dual carriage way and heading up footpath on the right just past Rithe End house. Follow this Westgate. and cross over the road at the end to cross the fields. If you are lucky you may hear some skylarks singing. 9 Follow the Westgate past the mini roundabout all the way until the big roundabout, here turn right to enter the Cathedral precincts via the 3 Cross over Oak Park Lane and follow the hedgeline. Palace Gardens. Catch your first glimpse of the cathedral . Turn right, and 4 follow the path round to the left to pass through oaks and 10 Rest awhile in the gardens, take off your shoes and walk in the grass to reeds. Pause for a while and listen to the wildlife here. refresh yourself before entering the cathedral. When inside, explore the Darkness Into Light exhibition, perhaps look for some of the original Just after the millpond, cross the road. As the path forks, take 5 pilgrim marks that inspired it. Consider the experiences you accumulated the right to take in Apuldram, or left for a shortcut to no.7. on your pilgrimage, and take the time to contemplate your intention.